rymanell BSN, RN

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1. Abandoning Ship

   rymanell replied to cin808's topic in Career Support

   I felt the same way at 54. I was a med-surg nurse for 3 years and decided to look at other nursing jobs. I learned a lot as I applied and interviewed. There are so many different opportunities and so many schedules available for nurses. I ended up...

2. Confused about case management, please help

   rymanell replied to Guest716906's topic in Case Management

   I was a med-surg nurse for about 3 years with a BSN and a prior degree in business which wasn't really relevant to getting this job. The hospital system I work for is hiring mostly RN's for case management right now and we are referred to as RN Care...

3. Confused about case management, please help

   rymanell replied to Guest716906's topic in Case Management

   I am a case manager at the hospital where I worked in Ortho/Medsurg for 3 years. I love it! I work with the same doctors and many of the same nurses, help patients and families, work 8-4:30 M-F and no hands on care. I enjoy going to work every day...

4. Threw out back, what’s next?

   rymanell replied to Lightning Rose's topic in General Nursing

   Have you considered case management? I went from bedside to case management and love it. I am still helping patients and using my critical thinking skills and nursing without hands on care. My job is Mon-Fri 8 - 4:30. It can be very stressful, bu...

5. Recommendations for BSN Programs

   rymanell replied to Student Nurse MN's topic in ADN/BSN

   I did Western Governors and loved it! It took me 10 months to complete.

6. Switching from hospital to LTC or other area?

   rymanell replied to NurseK93's topic in General Nursing

   I left bedside nursing after 2.5 years for a case manager position at the same hospital. I love it!! Just another idea. Good luck!

7. Considering changing careers

   rymanell replied to ShannonMH's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I went back to school for nursing at 45 after working in banking/finance and staying home with my kids for a few years. I basically had to start over with classes since my business degree did not include much science. It was the best decision I eve...

8. Hospital CM, d/c planning vs UR, Working w/families

   rymanell replied to ivyleaf's topic in Case Management

   I worked on a joint replacement unit with some medical patients mixed in too. I did like it until the nurse patient ratios became unsafe, often 6 patients. I also worked 12 hour shifts, mandatory on call, and every 3rd weekend. I really wanted a m...

9. Hospital CM, d/c planning vs UR, Working w/families

   rymanell replied to ivyleaf's topic in Case Management

   I have been working as a hospital CM for about 6 months now. My background is finance/banking, then nursing school and med surg nursing for 2 years. I love the CM job. My caseload is around 11 or 12 patients and it is mostly discharge planning.

10. Hospital CMs - What's the most difficult part of your job?

    rymanell replied to yessica1831's topic in Case Management

    I work for a large Catholic hospital in the Bon Secours/Mercy Health system. I do not do UR. We have a separate department for that. I was a bedside nurse on a joint replacement unit and have been a CM for about 6 months now. I love it! I don't ...

11. Hospital CMs - What's the most difficult part of your job?

    rymanell replied to yessica1831's topic in Case Management

    I work on a unit with 28 beds and typically have a caseload of 11 or 12 patients.

12. 40 yr old with GED. Is a MSN even possible?

    rymanell replied to shamis's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I say go for it! I am 51 and will be entering my 3rd semester of an ADN program in the fall. I have a finance degree but that did not require any science, so I pretty much started over taking pre-requisites. I am enjoying nursing school and it is ...

13. John Tyler Nursing Program Spring 2015

    rymanell replied to KRYSTRA1's topic in Virginia

    Hi Drp27910. I recently found out I am in JTCC hybrid for fall 2015. Can you tell me how you are liking it? Is there any way to prepare over the summer before I begin? Thanks!

14. John Tyler Community College Nursing Fall 2015

    rymanell replied to VAorthoRN's topic in General Students

    Just curious, did anyone apply to Bon Secours or know anyone who did? I did not get accepted there, but happy to be going to JTCC.

15. John Tyler Community College Nursing Fall 2015

    rymanell replied to VAorthoRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks Nvizibl2! Congrats to you too!